Home : Registry : Security : Forums : Software Contacts 
Registry Guide for Windows

Registry Guide for Windows

Part of the WinGuides Network
WinGuides Network and Software
Registry tweaks, tricks & hacks to optimize, enhance and secure Microsoft Windows.
 
[Advanced Search]


Recommended Download: Tweak Manager

Already a member? Sign in  Not a member? Register 
Recommended Download: Tweak Manager

Home > Windows

Change the Location of Windows Installation Files (All Windows) Popular
Modifying the string will change the path that the Windows setup program will look for the installation files.

Download this tweak with Tweak Manager! This tweak can be easily applied using WinGuides Tweak Manager.
Download a free trial now!

Open your registry and find or create the key below.

Create a new String value, or modify the existing value, called "SourcePath" and set it according to the value data below.

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

Registry Editor Example
| Name Type Data |
| (Default) REG_SZ (value not set) |
| SourcePath REG_SZ "D:\WIN95" |
-
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion... |
-

Registry Settings
System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup]
Value Name: SourcePath
Data Type: REG_SZ (String Value)
Value Data: D:\WIN95

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: May 12, 2002


Copyright © 2003 GuideWorks. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy:Legal Notices